2 Malaysian Military Helicopters Collide and Crash While Training, Killing All 10 Crew

2 Malaysian Military Helicopters Collide and Crash While Training, Killing All 10 Crew
The fire and rescue department inspect the crash site of two helicopter in Lumur, Perak state, Malaysia, on April 23, 2024. Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia via AP
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—Two Malaysian military helicopters collided midair and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 people on board and injuring a swimmer in a pool, authorities said.

The helicopters were rehearsing at a naval base in northern Perak state for the navy’s 90th-anniversary celebration when the accident occurred, the navy said in a brief statement. “All victims were confirmed dead on site,” it said.